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The central aim is to assess if arts-based online interventions can enhance empathy among psychiatric professionals towards individuals with schizophrenia.

June 14, 2026Open Access

Labeling and Perspective-Taking: Arts-Based Online Interventions to Enhance Empathy in Psychiatric Professionals

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The central aim is to assess if arts-based online interventions can enhance empathy among psychiatric professionals towards individuals with schizophrenia.
Developed an arts-based online intervention as part of doctoral research
Engaged healthcare professionals in activities related to artwork
Analyzed improvements in empathy levels pre- and post-intervention
Participants showed a significant increase in empathy scores after the intervention (p=0.01)
Reported decreased stigmatization attitudes towards individuals with schizophrenia
Improvement in understanding and emotional connection with affected individuals

Abstract

Background: Stigmatization of people with schizophrenia is pervasive, even among healthcare professionals, negatively impacting care quality and social inclusion. I developed an arts-based online study – doctoral research as parts of LIBIAS – to investigate whether engagement with artworks for full text, please go to the a.m. URL

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